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Why the Tower Is Down – And How It’s Coming Back Better

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Post date December 12, 2025

Why the Tower Is Down - And How It’s Coming Back Better

With the mast (tower… yes, I know 😄) down at the moment, this is a relaxed walk-through of what’s changing and why.

I go through the move from lorry rope to Dyneema guys, proper swivels and shackles, upgraded mast couplers, improved bearings, and preparations for fitting the GS-2800 without abusing the rotator. You’ll also see the falling-derrick geometry, winch setup, guy tensioning, and why accuracy in anchor placement matters more than brute force.

Nothing rushed, nothing dramatic – just explaining the thinking behind a very economical 60-ft (approx) guyed structure that can safely go up and down, ready for CQ WPX in March.

As always, there are many ways to skin this cat – this is simply how I’m doing it.

Enjoy your radio, stay warm, and thanks for watching.

Callum.

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Anytone D-890UV Amazing Airband Radio!

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Post date December 12, 2025

Anytone D-890UV Amazing Airband Radio!

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I Made A 2 Meter Dipole Out Of ParaCord & It Worked! This Is RSE Line.

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Post date December 12, 2025

I Made A 2 Meter Dipole Out Of ParaCord & It Worked! This Is RSE Line.

Is it Paracord or Antenna Wire? Yes. Yes it is. This is called RSE Line. A new invention from Ben, VE6SFX. It’s paracord in every way, but it has a center that constructed from carbon-based nickel coated conductive fibers identical to what is used in aerospace EMI shielding and high-frequency composite structures. I bought 100′ of this to play with but thought I’d start small by making a 2 meter dipole just to see if it worked. Well, it does and this stuff is cool!
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How Far Can We Push a Compromise Antenna?

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Post date December 12, 2025

How Far Can We Push a Compromise Antenna?

Mounds and mounds of… relays.

Today we’re tearing into the ATU-10 QRP automatic antenna tuner, fixing a loose battery, and then abusing it with an 8-foot carbon-fiber whip mounted to the side of the RV. Because of course we are.

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Unboxing the Xiegu GPA100 Amplifier with IC705! #shorts

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Post date December 12, 2025

Unboxing the Xiegu GPA100 Amplifier with IC705! #shorts

Unboxing and testing the ZiGu GPA100 amplifier with a wireless connection to the IC705. Let’s see how it works and if you need anything else. First impressions and performance.

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Multiple Loops (Short #117)

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Post date December 11, 2025

Multiple Loops (Short #117)

@timmcilraith8762 asks if more loops added to an Active Loop Antenna will improve signal reception. Are there ways to modify loop antennas?

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Should We Demand FCC Allow Linking of GMRS Repeaters?

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Post date December 11, 2025

Should We Demand FCC Allow Linking of GMRS Repeaters?

Are you a GMRS radio enthusiast frustrated by FCC restrictions limiting your reach? In this eye-opening video, we break down the viral Change.org petition demanding the FCC overhaul Part 95 rules to allow seamless internet linking for GMRS repeaters and radios. Created by Brian Payne, this campaign has already garnered over 3,700 signatures—join the movement to restore the "gray area" freedoms that powered family chats, rural networks, and emergency backups!
Why does this matter? GMRS is the easy-entry alternative to ham radio—no license hassles, just plug-and-play power for off-grid adventures. But recent FCC crackdowns have shut down beloved linked networks, crippling wide-area coverage for disaster prep, community coordination, and everyday off-grid living. We explore the history, the shutdowns, and how new rules could supercharge public safety and redundancy—like having a backup phone line that actually works when the grid fails.

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Meshtastic in 60 Seconds: License-Free Off-Grid Text Messaging Explained

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Post date December 11, 2025

Meshtastic in 60 Seconds: License-Free Off-Grid Text Messaging Explained

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We Got A New Ham Band (KINDA)!

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Post date December 11, 2025

We Got A New Ham Band (KINDA)!

The FCC just gave us more frequency space on the 60 meter band, taking it from a limited channelized space into a frequency agile allocation! https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-25-60A1.pdf

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Raspberry Pi Trixie WSJT-X Audio Fix (DigiRig/Toads DI) #shorts

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Post date December 11, 2025

Raspberry Pi Trixie WSJT-X Audio Fix (DigiRig/Toads DI) #shorts

Having audio issues with WSJT-X on Raspberry Pi OS Trixie? This simple fix will restore full functionality with DigiRig, Toads DI, and other sound cards. Get your Raspberry Pi ham radio setup working perfectly!

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